Metal contamination of water and sediment by anthropogenic sources are a historically
important human and wildlife health concern. Although naturally occurring in the …

Relatively little is known about contaminants in reptiles, particularly turtles. The distribution
of metals in eggs, liverand muscle of diamondback terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) was …

Anthropogenic input of chemical pollutants into the marine environment has led to
substantial increases in the concentrations of naturally occurring trace metals, often with …

Reptiles are declining globally, and environmental contamination has been suggested as a
contributing factor; however, few studies have investigated the relationship between …

Trace elements occur naturally in the environment and through anthropogenic pollution can
become elevated beyond natural levels. Within an ecological community these trace …

Abstract The Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is a primarily terrestrial
chelonian distributed across the eastern US. It has been proposed as a biomonitor due to its …

Tissue heavy metal concentrations in painted (Chrysemys picta) and snapping (Chelydra
serpentina) turtles from Lake Michigan coastal wetlands were analyzed to determine (1) …

Trace elements in aquatic environments pose a risk to biological communities; this study
investigates the total concentrations of arsenic (As), silver (Ag), cadmium (Cd), cobalt (Co) …

Heavy metals have been detected in aquatic and terrestrial environment around the
Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (PGDP). However, little is known regarding their …

Reptiles are experiencing declines in population numbers and in some cases local
extirpation. A recent review of their conservation status (Gibbons et al. 2000) cites six factors …